--- title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1705 FFA Main Magnet Coil Prototype Design" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b6b7ee9-5d3a-4360-9d8f-9609d54c1cce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b6b7ee9-5d3a-4360-9d8f-9609d54c1cce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b6b7ee9-5d3a-4360-9d8f-9609d54c1cce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b6b7ee9-5d3a-4360-9d8f-9609d54c1cce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION" published: "2021-10-11" --- # GB-Didcot: UKRI-1705 FFA Main Magnet Coil Prototype Design Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b6b7ee9-5d3a-4360-9d8f-9609d54c1cce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b6b7ee9-5d3a-4360-9d8f-9609d54c1cce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b6b7ee9-5d3a-4360-9d8f-9609d54c1cce.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation is seeking tenders for the project titled "GB-Didcot: UKRI-1705 FFA Main Magnet Coil Prototype Design", focusing on the research and development services sector. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15 October 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 November 2021 and conclude by 31 March 2022, with a value of £100,000, which may present opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in design and manufacturing services related to superconducting technology and research equipment. Companies with expertise in engineering, manufacturing complex components, or consultation in high-tech development are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The initial phase focuses on the design of a normal conducting coil that will inform future manufacturing processes, making it a strategic opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their portfolios in innovative technology projects. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 11 October 2021 for the following reason: UKRI has taken the decision to extend the deadline for this tender as time acceptance has been granted for this tender.(The main aim of this tender exercise is to begin to validate the feasibility of the design and manufacture of a super conducting main magnet coil that is to be used in the FETS-vFFA ring which in turn will be used to assess the feasibility of using an vFFA for the ISIS II project. In order to achieve this aim we plan to design and manufacture a normal conducting coil that replicates the geometric complexity and manufacturing requirements of the super conducting coil. This initial tender exercise is for the design phase of the normal conducting coil only with tender exercises for the manufacture of 2 complete normal conducting coils to follow in the next financial year. The final normal conducting coil will need to be powered and the resulting field measured. The objectives for the design of the normal conducting coil are; -To mitigate the risk associated with the manufacture of any potential ISIS II super conducting FFA magnets -Increase ISIS expertise and knowledge in preparation for a super conducting magnet design -Achieve a scaling field -Achieve a field quality over a large distance) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Didcot:-UKRI-1705-FFA-Main-Magnet-Coil-Prototype-Design/T5CJ48Z465 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36d3d95-b523-45eb-8754-ed5e4f004889 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2021 at 08:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36d3d95-b523-45eb-8754-ed5e4f004889 - 1 Oct 2021 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36d3d95-b523-45eb-8754-ed5e4f004889 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36d3d95-b523-45eb-8754-ed5e4f004889 11th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Didcot:-UKRI-1705-FFA-Main-Magnet-Coil-Prototype-Design/T5CJ48Z465 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Didcot:-UKRI-1705-FFA-Main-Magnet-Coil-Prototype-Design/T5CJ48Z465 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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